From a President: We Will Not Surrender to Mediocrity

California is experiencing an economic crisis that will most
likely take years to resolve. The result has been a devastating
reduction in state appropriations to the University of California.
As its president, I am well aware that we must stabilize the
situation and preserve the university as a great institution.

I want to speak directly to the students. I want you to know why
we are bringing painful recommendations of fee increases to the
University of California Board of Regents for